Trump Criticized By His Local Bishop Hours Before Rubio and Pope Meeting
Summary
President Donald Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV for opposing a war with Iran and suggested the Pope supports Iran having nuclear weapons. In response, the Pope denied this and stated the Church opposes all nuclear weapons. President Trump’s local bishop in Florida also spoke out against Trump’s attacks on the Pope just before Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s meeting with the Pope.Key Facts
- President Trump accused Pope Leo XIV of endangering Catholics by opposing war with Iran.
- Trump claimed the Pope was okay with Iran having nuclear weapons during a radio interview.
- The Pope denied these claims and said the Church has long opposed all nuclear weapons.
- Bishop Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez from Palm Beach criticized President Trump’s renewed attacks on the Pope.
- The bishop praised the Pope for his humility, compassion, and commitment to justice and peace.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived at the Vatican to hold a private meeting with Pope Leo XIV.
- Rubio is also scheduled to meet with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s Secretary of State.
- The story is ongoing with more updates expected.
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